Bremen Town Hall, Former · Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Bremen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bremen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04551. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bremen
Bremen keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.8% vs 81.2%) and dentist visits (69% vs 63.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Bremen
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 9.9% across Maine. 37.4% of adults have arthritis, vs 32% across Maine. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Bremen adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maine. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Maine figure falls outside Bremen’s likely range; Bremen’s figures come from ZIP code 04551, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bremen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Out of every 100 Bremen adults…
Bremen runs above ME on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bremen is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bremen as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Bremen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near Bremen
No hospital or community health center in Bremen itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bremen; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Bremen adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bremen does better than Maine.
3 in 10 Bremen adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Bremen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldoboro | B+ | 31.1% | 10.4% | 13.2% | ZIP 04572 |
| Damariscotta | B | 30.8% | 12.7% | 12.6% | ZIP 04543 |
| Bristol | A− | 29.4% | 11.7% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Friendship | B+ | 28.8% | 11.8% | 13.6% | ZIP 04547 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bremen adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bremen
Why doesn’t Bremen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bremen.
What hospital is closest to Bremen?
Lincolnhealth in Damariscotta, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Bremen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bremen.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maine figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.